In these unprecedented and unusual times, the way we function in all aspects of our lives has had to change. And one important aspect of this is how farmers work with their vets for all areas of non-emergency work. What is more, it seems likely that some of these changes will become ‘normal’ as the country heads out of the initial lockdown phase.
To help farmers and vets going forwards, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is launching the FarmComm study and is looking for input from as many farmers throughout the UK (Ireland) as possible.
What is it?
In a few short weeks, the approach we take as a livestock industry to previously routine activities has been forced to change massively. All the usual opportunities for interaction and discussion that were previously taken for granted have been lost from the 2020 calendar all together. That could be routine vet visits for flock or herd health planning, practice meetings, trips to the mart, days out at local shows as well as national livestock shows, and with that, the chance for important knowledge exchange.
“Successful farming relies on close contact between farmers, vets, nutritionists and other advisers, and without this businesses could well struggle at a time when they can least afford it,” says Matt Yarnall, senior brand manager at Boehringer Ingelheim.
“There is not going to be one size fits all solution. A whole range of working methods will come in to play so the FarmComm study is setting out to understand what may work, what won’t work and how people want to work,” Mr Yarnall adds.
The FarmComm study will be being sent out directly to farmers or can be accessed at https://bit.ly/farm-comm .
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us in shaping how we all work together in the future.
To help farmers and vets going forwards, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is launching the FarmComm study and is looking for input from as many farmers throughout the UK (Ireland) as possible.
What is it?
In a few short weeks, the approach we take as a livestock industry to previously routine activities has been forced to change massively. All the usual opportunities for interaction and discussion that were previously taken for granted have been lost from the 2020 calendar all together. That could be routine vet visits for flock or herd health planning, practice meetings, trips to the mart, days out at local shows as well as national livestock shows, and with that, the chance for important knowledge exchange.
“Successful farming relies on close contact between farmers, vets, nutritionists and other advisers, and without this businesses could well struggle at a time when they can least afford it,” says Matt Yarnall, senior brand manager at Boehringer Ingelheim.
“There is not going to be one size fits all solution. A whole range of working methods will come in to play so the FarmComm study is setting out to understand what may work, what won’t work and how people want to work,” Mr Yarnall adds.
The FarmComm study will be being sent out directly to farmers or can be accessed at https://bit.ly/farm-comm .
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us in shaping how we all work together in the future.
